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convulsion
/kən'vəlʃən/
Synonyms of convulsion Antonyms of convulsion Examples of convulsion Usage of convulsion Parts of convulsion Definition that contains convulsion Words sounding like convulsion Explanation of convulsion

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Definitions of convulsion
  1. noun
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
    "convulsions of laughter"

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    fit paroxysm
    type of:
    attack
  2. noun
    a violent disturbance
    "the convulsions of the stock market"

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    turmoil upheaval
  3. noun
    a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
    type of:
    trouble
  4. noun
    violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
    type of:
    ictus raptus seizure
Examples of convulsion
  • "convulsions of laughter"
  • "the convulsions of the stock market"
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